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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.67, 332.22 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.67, 332.22 and 163.18 is: 225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.67 : 332.22 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.67/332.22 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.67x = 332.22 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.67x = 54,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,211.66/240.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.25

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